Mix pine nuts and flour in food processor bowl fitted with a metal blade until nuts are finely ground. Transfer to another bowl and mix in sugar. Add butter, egg, and vanilla. Refrigerate 10 minutes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Press dough into pans, building edge up 1/2 inch above sides of pan. Bake 6 to 7 minutes, rotate pans, and bake 5 more minutes until golden brown (dough will set up even though it may look soft or cracked). Let cool to room temperature.

Lemon Filling

In large mixing bowl beat together eggs, yolks, and sugar, then cook in double boiler, whisking mixture until it starts to thicken. Add lemon juice a third at a time, whisking in each portion thoroughly. Cook until thickened, then beat in butter in small chunks until incorporated. Pour into shell. Cool to room temperature and refrigerate overnight. To serve, dust with powdered sugar and garnish with berries.

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